GIRARD, John L., Jr. Of Dedham, October 1st. Beloved husband of M. Rita (DesRoches) Girard for 62 years. Devoted father of Paul L. Girard of Dedham, Thomas A. Girard of Newark, VT, David C. Girard and his wife Mary L. and Mark D. Girard all of Dedham, and the late Michael J. Girard. Brother of the late Alice M. Sample. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews. John was a retired Tax Accountant for Baybank. Graduate of Boston College Class of 1955 and recived his MST from Bentley College Class of 1977. World War II Army Air Corps Veteran and member of the Dedham American Legion Post 18, and Past Grand Knight of the Dedham Knights of Columbus #234, and member of the Dedham Retired Mens Club. Former Cub Scout Master Pack 7, Dedham, and member of the Boston Council Committee, Boy Scouts of America.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons, Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Wednesday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Susanna's Church, Dedham at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in John's memory to the VNA Care Hospice, 5 Federal St., Danvers 01923.